Scottish food and drink producers urged to re-think growth strategies in challenging markets. Economic pressures continue to bite, however changing demographics, consumption behaviour and forward-thinking operators offer many opportunities. Value […]
Jeni Adamson: Navigating Scotland’s Seafood future. Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood in our latest publication. Jeni Adamson, Seafood Scotland’s Industry Engagement Manager, is playing a pivotal role in building a […]
Loch Duart heritage breed Scottish salmon returns to Boston Seafood Expo. Award winning Scottish salmon farm, Loch Duart is set to return to the Seafood Expo in Boston on the […]
Shellfish event in London puts the spotlight on Scottish mussels and oysters. A shellfish event in London, with speakers, including farmers and industry experts, tastings and networking, puts the spotlight […]
Progress on salmon farming reforms. No new regulation needed on salmon mortalities. Scottish salmon farms are operating as they should and no further regulation is needed according to preliminary research […]
Scottish Sea Farms double delight at the Lantra Awards. Scottish Sea Farms’ Craig Findlay has been named Aquaculture Learner of the Year in the prestigious Lantra Scotland Awards for Land-based […]
MSP underlines importance of salmon farming to Scottish economy after Shetland farm visit. The importance of salmon farming to Scotland’s rural and island economies was underlined by Beatrice Wishart MSP […]
Shetland salmon farmers come to the rescue. Salmon farmers in Shetland stepped up to rescue tourists and ensure vulnerable, elderly locals had heating during heavy snow. Roads and homes were […]
Bakkafrost Scotland helps provide new parking option for island walkers. Leading salmon producer Bakkafrost Scotland has helped provide a new car park on the island of Scalpay in response to rising […]
Scottish pelagic sector disappointed over Waitrose move. Scottish mackerel fishermen and processors under the auspices of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) say they are extremely disappointed that supermarket chain Waitrose […]
Salmon farming innovation drive nears £200 million. Innovation in Scotland’s salmon farming sector has surged to almost £200 million, an independent review has found. In total, 268 publicly supported projects worth […]
Bakkafrost Scotland and Stornoway Primary Science Fair partnership has great chemistry. A popular island science fair for primary school pupils is to take place for the fourth successive year thanks in […]
Trident Aqua Services delivers Scotland´s largest wellboat. Delivered from Sefine Shipyard in December 2025, the 93-meter live fish carrier Inter Alba entered operation and successfully completed its first work period, […]
Harvest volumes reach all-time-high for Mowi Scotland. This month, Mowi posted its Q4 results, ending a record year with revenues of EUR 1.59 billion and operational EBIT of EUR 213 million […]
Campbeltown pupils explore salmon sector careers. Hundreds of young people in Campbeltown have been given a hands-on introduction to the wide range of careers available across Scotland’s salmon sector. Around […]
Fish landings in Scotland in December 2025. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Annual fisheries negotiations concluded. Annual fisheries negotiations with Coastal States partners have concluded, with agreement on 2026 fishing opportunities worth approximately £540 million to Scotland in 2026. The Total Allowable […]
More collaborative seafood industry could help Scotland reel in greater value. By Kim Cameron, senior impact manager at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC). From the fishing vessels that land […]
ULMA Packaging UK supports Orkney Crab’s move to high-performance thermoforming. Leading packaging machinery manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK has successfully supported premium seafood producer, Orkney Crab, in upgrading its packaging operation […]